For the young, budding racing stars. Camp Motorsport is a unique fusion of racing and driving education for girls and boys ages 8-16. Children and young adults participate in hands-on driving and racing education at a real race track, while enjoying the fun activities of traditional summer camp—including fishing, swimming and other outdoor activities. Campers may attend for half-week, one-week or two-week sessions.
The camp's program focus is on driving and racing education. Using curriculum designed to help kids become better, safer drivers, campers learn how to be good drivers for their future day-to-day street driving, beyond whatever they might do in racing. And every camper drives every day! Instruction focuses on precision, defensive driving and confidence building, while learning to apply good car control techniques, rather than focusing on speed as an indicator of performance. Campers learn safe handling dynamics, such as proper hand position and visual focus, and defensive driving, including exercises in braking, making lane changes and accident avoidance.
When not behind the wheel, campers participate in motorsport related activities, including driving a simulator, racing technology-based environmental education, aerodynamics, engineering, exploring careers in the racing industry, driver health and wellness, engineering and more. The camp also offers tours to various areas of VIRginia International Raceway.
Campers live in air-conditioned dorms. Bathrooms are nearby. Counselors live with campers for supervision. Meals are served buffet-style from a kid-tested menu with lots of choices to enjoy!
Staff-to-camper ratio is 1-to-4 for campers ages 8-12; 1-to-5 for teens. Staff are selected for their maturity and caring attitude. Staff go through an application, interview and reference check process, criminal history and background checks, and training.
Camp Motorsport is accredited by the American Camp Association.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us any time at 434-822-2999.
For more detailed information about the program, visit www.campmotorsport.com or virnow.com/campmotorsport.
